Discovery's Struggle Through Antarctic Icepacks
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A39 - Title: 'The ice was here, the ice was there, the ice was all around', with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr…
Hand-Coloured Stereoviews of 1851 Great Exhibition's Crystal Palace Interior
Stereoviews 'Crystal Palace' group of nine hand-coloured cards showing interior scenes of the exhibits from the 1851 Great Exhibition.
Sydney Harbour Panorama, 1900
'Sydney & Harbour: a complete panoramic view showing the whole of Sydney Harbour: printed in Britain', circa 1900; oblong 8vo. In original brown boards with white title to front cover. Photographic b/w view of Sydney and harbour measuring 260 x 21.5 cm…
Maori Group at Whakarewarewa Village Panorama
Robert Percy Moore (New Zealand, 1881 - 1948) A panoramic photograph of a large Maori group at Whakarewarewa model village, Rotorua, New Zealand, circa 1925, hand-coloured silver gelatin photograph (18 x 95 cm), in original glazed wooden frame. From 1923…
1908 American Navy Visit Panoramic Photo in Oak Frame
Great White Fleet Silver gelatin panorama of the Sydney cricket ground for the commemoration of the visit of the American Navy in 1908, period oak frame with gilt slip, glazed (cracked), four images combined 33 x 105 cm
Carved House and Hotel in Wairoa, 1910-1885
Josiah Martin, carved house Wairoa (Wharepuni), C. 1910, albumen silver print, unframed, signed and entitled lower right. 15 x 20 cm, on the verso: George Dobson Valentine, Rotomahana Hotel Wairoa, 1885, albumen silver print, unframed, entitled lower left…
Early 20th Century Australian Advertising Views
Advertising and Australian views early 20th century. Noted, 'Ballarat Brewing Co.- Bertie the Cellarman'; 'Ford Motor Co. Rouge Plant' (4); 'Horse Racing' (11); Mt.buffalo (12); 'Broken Hill' (3); Sorrento; Portland; Euroa; Luna Park etc. G/VG condition…
19th Century Daguerreotypes Collection
A suite of 14 Mid-19th century daguerreotypes, depicting gentlemen, ladies and child, some with names. Stored in small case.
Auckland Harbour Bridge Print
Whites Aviation, large hand coloured print of Auckland depicting the harbour bridge in the foreground. Whites inscription to the bottom right hand corner. 76 x 100 cm
Aboriginal Portraits: A Collection of Seven Images
A collection of seven sepia prints, lithographs and photographs depicting Australian Aborigines, 20 x 15 cm (average size)
Sydney Streets and Buildings Albumen Prints Collection
Sydney Street Scenes and Buildings, A collection of albumen prints laid down on pages, including 'George Street, Looking South', 'Macquarie Street', 'International Exhibition, Sydney 1879', 'Sydney Town Hall', 'New Government Buildings, Sydney', 'Garden…
Te Anau Lake
Whites Aviation coloured print of lake Te Anau, inscribed lake Te Anau and signed, 56 x 101 cm
Early Australian Scenes: A Collection of Large Photographs
Collection of early photographs (10) of large size and pertaining to early Australian scenes including,gold panning, wool shearing and collection, Syndey streetsand coastal shipping scenes, 35 cm x 25 cm
1908 American Fleet Stereographs Collection
American Fleet The Rose Stereographs. Group of 43 stereoscope cards circa 1908.
Robert Percy Moore Cape Kidnappers, gelatin silver print. 'Cape Kidnappers New Zealand' inscribed. Signed 'R P Moore' and inscribed 80 Manners St Wellington in ink to the lower edge. Robert Percy Moore (1881 - 1948) is considered to be New Zealand's…
Port Arthur Pre-Fire Photo Board
Photo board of Port Arthur, taken before the bushfire which destroyed it in 1897
Maori Woman, Pulman Studio, c.1885
A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Te Koata' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae.…
Early Bundaberg: Schools, Buildings, and Families
Group of early Australian photographs of Bundaberg, depicting scenes of schools, buildings and families in the area
Taheu's Garden Palace: Exhibition Building and its Evolution
Taheu, The Garden Palace (Sydney International Exhibition Building 1879-1882), Sydney 29th Sept. 1879 (View across Farm Cove) and in construction exteriors (3) and interiors with exhibits (6) and post fire (2), each silver gelatin photograph on board one…
B.A.N.Z. Expedition: Wind in Sky
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A57 - Title: There's wind in the sky, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with official…
Victorian Albumen Prints of Beechworth and Richmond
James E. Bray, photographer, Beechworth, Victoria, a group of eight (8) original carte-de-visite size albumen prints laid-down on Bray cards, each titled in manuscript, including 'Ford St', 'Lunatic Asylum', 'View of Beechworth from Kerferd St', etc.;…
Iconic Photography Books
Photography 'Walker Evans, First and Last' [Secker & Warburg, London, 1978]; 'Sudek' by Sonja Bullaty [Potter, 1978]; 'Robert Rauschenberg Photographs' [Thames & Hudson, 1981]; 'Photographies De Magritte' [Contrejour, 1982]; 'A History of Photogra
Maori Woman, 19th Century
Portrait of a Maori Women, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 'James Bragge Wellington'. Length 10.4 cm. Width 6.4 cm
Maori Chief, 19th Century Portrait
Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 'C Lawrence photo'. Length 10.4 cm. Width 6.4 cm
Foy Brothers Maori Portrait Collection
A collection of Foy Brothers Maori portrait photographs, c1872-1886, black and white carte de visite photographic print, Pare Whakerongomai (Pare Watene), 16.5 x 10.8 cm, verso 164. Pare Whakerongomai, Hori Ngakapa Te Whanaunga, 16.8 x 10.6 cm, verso 258.…
Vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph of Aorere gaff cutter
A large format, vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph, of a gaff cutter, probably Aorere, with race number 102, on the Waitamata with Rangitoto behind. Signed. Oak framed. 41 x 55 cm. Note: Aorere took part in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta (AAR) of 1914…
1930s Sydney Harbour Bridge Construction Photos for Sale
1930s Sydney Harbour Bridge construction Photos. As published for sale by various Sydney studios. Some stamped verso 'Haringtons' (Henri Mallard) & 'Renella Studio.' most appear to be printed from the original negative. There are 41 photos, 25 of which…
Vintage Hand-Coloured Houseboat on Wanganui River
A large vintage hand coloured New Zealand photograph, The Houseboat, Wanganui River', in original oak frame with applied named plaque. Image size 98.5 x 72.5 cm, under glass.
Sir John and Lady Margaret Forrest: Silver Gelatin Prints
Two silver gelatin prints: Sir John and Lady Margaret Elvire Forrest bearing ink signatures and impressed photography, Studio seal, 'Vandyke Melbourne' with Studio label, verso on later frames, 34 x 26.5 cm note: Sir John Forrest GcmG (1847-1918) was an…
Hinemihi: Pre-Eruption Maori House
19th century Elizabeth Pulman attributed full glass plate negative ''Maori house Waoroa', known as Hinemihi, Tarawera district, pre-eruption. Entitled, numbered 42, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3533…
Ohau Coloured Print by Whites Aviation
Whites Aviation coloured print of Ohau, inscribed Ohau, 51 x 76 cm
Chang Woo Gow, the Chinese Giant, in Australia 1870
(Chang Woo Gow 1841 - 1893), Chang the Chinese Giant, Ballarat, 1870, Albumen print photograph of carte-de-visite 106 x 62 mm, verso imprinted for Bardwell's Royal Studio, Opposite the Theatre Ballarat. Chang Woo Gow (born in Canton, China) visited…
Albumen Photographs of New South Wales
New South Wales by Kerry, Kerry & Jones, Bayliss, Caney & Others, A collection of albumen photographs laid down on card or pages, various sizes. Images are mainly scenes in the Blue Mountains, waterfalls, caves, the Zig Zag Railway, etc, one…
Charles Eames Centennial Portfolio: Four Colorful Photographs
Four photographs by Charles Eames, colour gelatin print in mount, 30.5 x 45.5 cm, Charles Eames Centennial portfolio 2007
Te Retimana Te Rurapoutu, Rangitane Chief, c.1880s
'Te Retimana Te Rurapoutu' (Rangitane, ngati Kahungunu), Pulman Studios (Elizabeth Pulman) large vintage albumen photograph, c.1880s, inscribed in the plate '63 Pulman photo, Copyright, Te Retimana Te Rurapoutu', a studio portrait showing the chief with…
1880 Sydney: A Coloured Bird's Eye View
A panoramic engraving of Sydney from the Australasian Sketcher, circa 1880, a coloured bird's eye view, 54 cm x 33 cm
Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania (1880)
Photographer Unknown, Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania, circa 1880, albumen paper photograph, titled lower left and right on margin: Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania, 17 x 21.5 cm
St. Kilda Esplanade, 1890
Photographer Unknown, The Esplanade, St Kilda, circa 1890, albumen paper photograph, titled lower centre: The Esplanade St. Kilda, 13.5 x 20.5 cm
Glacier View: Franz Josef, New Zealand
R. P. Moore, looking down Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand, silver albumen print, mounted and framed in ebonized oak frame. Some surface losses. 21 x 94 cm
Vintage photograph: Viola gaff cutter on Wellington Harbour, 1916
A vintage photograph of the gaff cutter Viola on Wellington Harbour, 1916, designed and built by Ted Le Huquet, Auckland 1904/5, wrecked at Cape Palliser 1942. Original oak frame. Image 29 x 25 cm
Midnight Sun: B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A50 - Title: 'Into the Eye of the Midnight Sun', with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together…
Lake Tyers Aboriginal Settlement Lantern Slides, c.1905
Photographer Unknown Lake Tyers Aboriginal Settlement, early 20th century black and white lantern slides depicting Aboriginal women weaving baskets, Aboriginal boys fishing, Lake Tyers cottages, and a Portrait of 'Kitty' at the Lake Tyers Mission, c.1905…
King Johnny in European Attire
King Johnny Aboriginal in European clothing, wearing a king-plate, circa 1880 carte-de-visite albumen paper print on unknown photographer's card, 10.5 x 6.5 cm.
Splitting: Gordon Matta-Clark's Incision in a New Jersey Home
Gordon Matta-Clark (USA, 1943 - 1978) 'Splitting' [Published by Loft Press, New York, 1974] Oblong 4to. [32] pp. Side stapled printed wraps. Photographic documentation in which the artist made an incision down the centre of a New Jersey home (322
South Pacific Natives: A Photographic Collection by Henry King
A collection of eight photographic slides by Henry King, South Pacific Natives, Cermonial Native, Natives of New Guinea, Natives in Hut, Portrait, Native Hut New Guinea, Native with Basket, Climbing Palm Tonga, 8 x 8 cm (each). Provenance: Christies, New…
19th Century Maori Portrait by Elizabeth Pulman
19th century Elizabeth Pulman full glass plate negative portrait of 'Hotereni Ngapeeti', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 70, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3573 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.
A vintage C.F. Goldie Maori portrait print 'A good Joke', the oval chromolithograph. 34.5 x 30.5 cm. Framed c.1970 under non reflective. Minor foxing appears to be on the glass.
Unidentified Cartes de Visite from 19th Century New Zealand
Five Mid/Late-19th century New Zealand Cartes de Visite, all albumen silver prints, unknown, untitled. Young woman wearing feather cloak. C.1860-90. 8 x 5.5 cm., attributed to Burton Brothers, portrait of Ratene Hihitawa, ngati Pakenga of Tauranga. C.1870…
Vintage Stereograph Viewer and Viewing Cards Set
Vintage 'Perfec' Stereograph & viewing cards, includes 'Perfecscope' and 2 boxes of viewing cards, containing a total of 150 plus cards of English and foreign views etc, including Westminster Abbey Coronation of Edward VII, together with another vintage…
Vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph of Logan yacht 'Aorere'
A large format, vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph, the Logan built gaff cutter 'Aorere' of 1892, off Judges Bay May 1898, the turret of Sir John Logan Campbell's home 'Kilbryde' visible to the left margin. The yacht bears the ensigns of the of the…
Vintage Portrait Collection
Collection of studio cards, cartes-des-visites and tin types approximately 100-175 images various sizes
Australia in 3D: 65 Stereoscopic Views
65 stereoscopic views of Australia, makers including Rose, J.A. Sears, Hart's Australian stereoscopic views, views including Ballarat, Tasmania, St Kilda Pier, the Market Buildings-Sydney, Stony Creek Falls, Mt buffalo, Lorne, Healesville, Australian…
Auckland Waterfront Aerial View 1968
A 1968 sepia tone Aeriel photograph of Auckland's Waterfront, Aerosurvays Tauranga, dated 10 - 5 - 68, framed. 75 cm x 67 cm
Sir John and Lady Margaret Forrest Photographs
Two silver gelatin prints: Sir John and Lady Margaret Elvire Forrest. Bearing ink signatures and impressed photography, Studio seal, 'Vandyke Melbourne' with studio label, verso on later frames, 34 x 26.5 cm. Note: Sir John Forrest GCMG (1847-1918) was an…
The Wanderer's Beacon: B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition Photograph
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A17 - Title: The Wanderer's Beacon, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the…
Maori Artefacts in Gelatin Silver Print
Artefacts gelatin silver print Arthur James IIes, ancient Maori artefacts: depicting taonga from the Auckland Museum collection including a Patoromu Tamatea kumete, gelatin silver print in a ebonised frame, 20 x `15 cm
Aborigines in the 1940s: A Photographic Journey
Aborigines: Group of 11 black and white photographs, circa 1940s
Mounted Photographs of NSW Australian Aboriginals
H King & Co, Australian Aboriginals of NSW, three mounted photographs, 19.5 x 14.5 cm (each)
Wool Sorting by Charles Bayliss
Charles Bayliss (1850-1897), Wool Sorting, photograph, 11.5 x 19.5 cm
Antique photographs of Australian cities and landscapes
Collection of 30 antique photographs. Views of Melbourne, Tasmania, Sydney, Adelaide & Aden. Each photo mounted on paper with title. Includes 2 photos of Silver Falls, Tasmania, with JW Beattie embossed stamp. 14 x 19 cm each
Auckland Skyline: Harbour Bridge and CBD, c.1960
A large format Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland, showing the Harbour Bridge and CBD towards the east, c.1960. 49 x 75 cm
John James, potter (1846-1918) carved Whare Te Kuiti, an exceptionally rare late 19th century original silver gelatin photo depicting 3 Maori women standing among the ruins of the meeting house (Te Tokanganui a noho), titled in the plate 'Carved whare Te…
Yacht and Rangitoto: Vintage Winkelmann Photograph
A vintage framed Winkelmann photograph, a yacht sailing in front of Rangitoto, signed bottom left. 36 x 30 cm.
Maori Men in Carnell's Early NZ Photographs
Three early New Zealand photographs by Samuel Carnell (1832-1920), depicting Maori men, each in different cloaks, two holding mere. Each 9.5 cm x 7 cm
Maori Chief Portrait by Elizabeth Pulman
19th century Elizabeth Pulman attributed full glass plate negative portrait of a Maori chief, with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3537 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.
Moa: 19th Century Glass Plate Portrait by Elizabeth Pulman
19th century Elizabeth Pulman full glass plate negative portrait of 'Moa', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 98, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3534 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.
Morning Break in Marnee
Jeff Carter (Australian 1928-2010) Morning Break, Marnee SA 1964 silver gelatin print, frame size 50 cm x 40 cm
Exploration Flight: B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A51 - Title: Off on a Flight of Exploration, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with…
Trailing South Through Brash Ice
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A48 - Title: 'Trailing South', with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr 29, 1930' verso, together with the official…
Southbound Wake: B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A40 - Title: 'Heading South on the Lone Trail', with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 5, 1930' verso, together with…
Vintage Collectibles Display Case
A glass-top display case with various items including vintage fans, an ambrotype in case, badges, vintage eye-glasses, etc. 30 x 78 x 9 cm.
Malayan Women by Gustave Lambert (1880s)
Gustave Richard Lambert, Malaya women: albumen paper prints, circa 1880s, photographer's blind stamp on images at lower right, all titled in the plate, approx. 26 x 21.5 cm. (4).
Batman's Treaty Re-Enactment, 1910
Batman's Treaty with the Blacks, 1835', sepia photograph by Frazer & Vallance of Melbourne, circa 1910, laid down on card, image size 10 x 15.5 cm., this appears to be a re-enactment for the 75th Anniversary in 1910.
Indian Nobility: Silver Gelatin Prints
Two silver Gelatin prints depicting Indian Nobility. Provenance: The Nizam of Hyderabad, Gregsons 1996, (most likely, 19th century family members), 25 x 17 cm & 38 x 30 cm
Tasmanian Panoramas and Landmarks Collection
Tasmania: A collection comprising 2 parts of a panoramic view of Hobart from Lime Kiln Hill (each 17.5 x 23 cm) by H.H.Baily, the Cascade Brewery, The South Esk Bridge, Botanical Gardens Hobart, Cape Raul, and several others, mainly unidentified…
1862 Australian Cityscape and Garden Party Albumen Prints
Albumen paper prints of Hobarttown 1862 (3) plus one of Sydney 1862 (A garden party at the family mansion, Woollahra House, built by Sir Daniel Cooper. Aboriginal servants in the background.)., 15.5 x 25 cm average
Guide Susan with Hei-tiki
Portrait of Guide Susan wearing a hei-tiki, circa 1900 albumen print signed with initials JM, imprinted title and number 175 20 cm x 14 cm
Overpainted Maori Portrait, 1901
An overpainted photographic Maori portrait 'Annie Wanganui', signed W.H.T. Partington and dated 1901. Oak framed. 39 x 29.5 cm
Sydney Port Handbook 1921
Official handbook the port of Sydney NSW published by the Sydney harbour Trust Commissioners 1921.
Remarkable Queenstown: Handcoloured Aerial View
A Whites Aviation handcoloured photograph 'Queenstown and the Remarkables', large format. 49 cm x 74 cm
Maori Chief Portrait with Moko Hand Incised
19th century Elizabeth Pulman (1836-1900) attributed full glass plate negative portrait of a Maori chief, the moko hand incised, with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3527 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.
Bird's-eye Sydney panorama engraving
Cooke, A C., 'Sydney, New South Wales.' birds-eye panorama, a supplement to the 'Illustrated Sydney News.' woodblock engraving with folds (splits). Woodblock engraving 53 x 94 cm (image) 73.5 x 106 cm (sheet)
"Cheering the Flag" Antarctic Expedition Photograph
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A42 - Title: Cheering the Flag. with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr. 28, 1930' verso, together with the official…
Melbourne Street Scenes and Lady Diver Stereos
Stereo Cards: Melbourne Street scenes (11), plus 'Miss Ward, The Greatest Of All Lady Divers', (12 items)
Maori Portrait with Kahu Kiwi Feather Cloak
Charles Troughton Clark Maori portrait photo, Tai Numea wearing a kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak), albumen print. Signed on the face and titled verso, 16 cm x 11 cm
Rare Silver Gelatin Print of Titanic 1912
Rare silver gelatin print of the the white star line Titanic 1912, the largest vessel & the largest floating crane in the world. Attributed to Hurst & Co, fine Art Warehouse, Belfast, photo taken at Harland & Wolfe Shipyard Belfast 1912. Image also…
1880s Western Australia: A Photographic Collection
i) timber Logging Jarrahdale silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), ii) Yundamindra Mine, near Leonora silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), iii) Views of Perth, W.A. Silver gelatin…
19th Century Glass Plate Portrait of Moko Hand Incised Subject
19th century Elizabeth Pulman (1836-1900) full glass plate negative portrait of 'Ratima Whakaete', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 42, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3525 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3…
Inaugural Meeting of Australian Academy of Art (1937)
Australian Academy of Art etc. Includes photo of first meeting of the AAoA in 1937, showing Attorney General R. Menzies along with Harold Herbert, W B McInnes, William Rowell, RH Croll, Sydney Ure Smith, Norman Carter, Rayner Hoff, John Eldershaw, etc.
Victorian 18ct Gold Pocket Watch with Inscription
A gold mid sized open faced pocket watch, 18ct yellow gold, Victorian, marked to inner case B. & L. Case number 49118 A.A. With round case, engraved case back, inscription to inner case of John Davis, golden dial, two hands, key wind. N.B. With key. Total…
Kerguelen: Magnificent Panorama from Red Dome Peak
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photographs by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A22 - Title: Kerguelen the Magnificent. seven individual images, each with the official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24…
B.A.N.Z. Expedition: The Discovery at Kerguelen Island
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A12 - Title: The Discovery, at Kerguelen Island, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together…
Stormy Shelter: B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A3 - Title: A sheltered lee in stormy sub-Antarctic latitudes, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930'…
Antarctic Ferry: Seals and Penguins on Icefloe
The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A80 - Title: An Antarctic Ferry. with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 27, 1930' verso, together with official…
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